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System and method for providing targeted programming outside of the home

US7305691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2001
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4622
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for providing targeted programming to a user outside of the user's home. The method of receiving at least one of a user identification and a user profile, selecting a program based at least in part on the at least one of the user identification and the user profile, and providing a program for presentation to a user outside of the user's home is disclosed. A system including presentation device connected to a controller is also disclosed. The controller receives at least one of a user identification and a user profile, obtains a program based at least in part on the at least one of the user identification and the user profile and provides a program to a presentation device for presentation to a user outside of the user's home.

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